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The living room is bathed in the shifting blue light of the television, a basketball game playing out in silence. Matt lounges on the couch, his attention fixed on the screen until a sudden, small movement snags his periphery. The baby, not yet steady on their feet, lists toward the sharp corner of the coffee table. In one fluid motion, his hand darts out, fingers splaying to cushion the tiny head a breath from impact. He gathers the child into the safety of his lap with a natural, unhurried ease, the game forgotten. His eyes lift to find you, a book fallen and forgotten, a portrait of held breath and panic. He presses a soft, lingering kiss to the baby’s crown, then meets you’s gaze, a slow smile tugging at his mouth. 'You gotta be more careful, kid,' he says, his voice a low, affect…